Panasonic Hx Dc2 Owners Manual

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Charging and recording time
∫Charging/Recording time
≥Temperature: 25 oC (77 oF)/humidity: 60%RH (When using AC 
adaptor)
≥ These times are approximations.
≥ The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been 
discharged completely. Charging time and recordable time vary 
depending on the usage conditions such as high/low 
temperature.
≥The actual recordable time refers to the recordable time when 
repeatedly starting/stopping recording, turning the unit on/off, moving 
the zoom...

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∫Approximate operating  time and number of 
recordable still pictures
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
≥ CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera & Imaging Products Association.
≥ Use of supplied battery
≥ Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (2 GB)
Battery capacity indication
≥The display changes as the battery capacity reduces. 
#### (red)
When the charge is low,   is displayed at the center of the LCD 
monitor.
≥ Due to the characteristics of the battery, it may not be possible to 
correctly...

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The unit can record motion pictures, still pictures or audio to an SD card 
or built-in memory. To record to an SD card, read the following.
Cards that you can use with this unit
Use SD cards conforming to Class 4 or higher of the SD Speed 
Class Rating* for motion picture recording.
* SD Speed Class Rating is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check via the label on the card, etc.
≥Please confirm the latest information about SD Memory Cards/SDHC 
Memory Cards/SDXC Memory Cards...

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≥4 GB or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDHC logo or 48 GB 
or more Memory Cards that do not have the SDXC logo are not based 
on SD Memory Card Specifications.
≥ The operation of Memory cards exceeding 64 GB cannot be 
guaranteed.
≥ When the write-protect switch  A on SD card is 
locked, no recording, deletion or editing will be 
possible on the card.
≥ Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to 
prevent swallowing.
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Inserting/removing an SD card
Caution:
Check that the status indicator has gone off.
1Open the battery/card cover.
2Insert (remove) the SD card into (from) the card slot.
≥Face the label side B  in the direction shown in the illustration and 
press it straight in as far as it will go.
≥ Press the center of the SD card and then pull it straight out.
When using an SD card not from Panasonic, or one previously used on 
other equipment, for the first time on this unit, format the SD 
card. (
l55)...

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3Close the battery/card cover.
≥Securely close it until it clicks.
≥Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card.
≥ Do not shock, bend, or drop the SD card.
≥ Electrical noise, static electricity or the failure of this unit or the SD card 
may damage or erase the data stored on the SD card.
≥ When the status indicator illuminates in red, do not:
jRemove the SD card
j Turn the unit off
j Insert and remove the USB cable
j Expose the unit to vibrations or shock
Performing the above while...

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Open the LCD monitor and press the power button to 
turn on the unit.
The LCD monitor turns on.
About standby mode
When the LCD monitor is closed while the unit is on, the unit enters 
standby mode which consumes very little power.
In standby mode, opening the LCD monitor turns on the unit, making the 
unit ready for recording immediately. Use standby mode when you stop 
using the unit but intend to use it again after a short time.
≥
The unit does not go into standby mode when you close the...

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≥If you open the LCD monitor when in standby mode, the unit enters 
recording mode.
≥ In the following cases, opening the LCD monitor does not turn on the 
unit. Press the power button to turn on the unit.
jWhen the unit is  originally purchased
j When you have turned off the unit using the power button
About economy function
To prevent battery consumption due to forgetting to turn the unit off etc., 
the economy mode function works to send the unit into sleep mode if the 
unit has been on for...

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About the high temperature warning icon
If the battery temperature or unit internal temperature (excluding battery) 
rises, the high temperature warning icon   will provide warning as 
indicated below.
A High temperature
≥ When you turn off the unit while the temperature is high (  is 
displayed), you will not be able to turn on the unit again until the 
temperature lowers. (  will flash.)
Battery/unit 
internal 
temperatureScreen 
displayUnit operation
(ON) Although it is possible to...

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Change the mode to recording or playback.
Press the REC/  button.≥Each press of the REC/  button changes the mode.
Preparation
Selecting a mode
Recording Mode ( l35, 38, 42) For recording motion pictures, 
still pictures and audio
Playback Mode (
l47, 88) For playing back motion 
pictures, still pictures and audio
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